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(149) The Bible Our Light.

How precious is the book divine,

By inspiration given!

Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,

To guide our souls to heaven.

2 Its light, descending from above,

Our gloomy world to cheer,

Displays a Savior's boundless love,

And brings his glories near.

3 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts,

In this dark vale of tears;

Life, light, and joy it still imparts,

And quells our rising fears.

4 This lamp, through all the tedious night

Of life, shall guide our way,

Till we behold the clearer light

Of an eternal day.

John Fawcett, 1782.